David Gordon

Living in Arizona since his family moved to Tempe from New York in 1982, David Gordon has three degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Phoenix in History, Political Science, and Secondary School Administration. A highly qualified Social Studies instructor and Certified School Principal, Mr. Gordon owned his own charter school, Grand Canyon College Preparatory Academy from 1997-2016. The school served students in grades 6-12 in the East Valley of Maricopa County. Many of the graduates of GCP earned college credit for free while still attending high school, some completing the first year of college before graduating. Among the speakers at the school's graduations were noted figures in Arizona Politics like Harry Mitchell, David Schweikert, Juan Mendes, Andrew Sherwood, and John Huppenthal. Mr. Gordon also participated in the revisions of the Arizona History and Social Studies standards. In January 2017, Mr. Gordon started the political blog Twenty-First Century Progressive Bull Moose. It has a global following and routinely comments on the political events of the day. Mr. Gordon also helps administer the Facebook page Living Blue in Arizona. He is also a science fiction writer and has just completed two series. The first one, Jigsaw: Beginnings, Warheads, and Full Circle. All are available on Amazon. The second Jigsaw Series: History's Forgotten: Parts One, Two, and Three are also out on Amazon. The seventh book, Jigsaw: Powder Keg should be released in November 2023. Mr. Gordon is very happy to be asked to join the Blog for Arizona team and hopes to spread the progressive word to make Arizona a better place for everyone.

Reaction to Tom Horne Announcing a Recommended Twenty Percent Cut to Title One Public School Funding

April 3, 2024 by David Gordon

When his own Empowerment Scholarship Account Director recommended common-sense reforms to the ESA handbook that included greater regulations like increased oversight of potential “luxury items” purchase requests, Arizona Superintendent for Public Instruction Tom Horne persuaded the State Board of Education to defer revisions to the handbook until next year to allow for greater community feedback. … Read more

Biden/Harris Campaign Releases Another Ad Highlighting Donald Trump’s War on Women’s Reproductive Freedom

April 3, 2024April 2, 2024 by David Gordon

With MAGA Republicans hailing the Florida Supreme Court’s authorization of that state’s MAGA-sanctioned six-week abortion ban, the Biden/Harris campaign unleashed another ad, called “Trust” attacking the person, whose Supreme Court nominees, made these draconian attacks on women’s reproductive freedom possible. The ad, narrated by President Joe Biden himself, starts with Donald Trump, during an interview, … Read more

Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council Take Proactive Steps to Combat Extreme Heat this Summer and Teach Science

March 30, 2024 by David Gordon

As an example of good governance and planning ahead, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council, in anticipation of another hot summer like last year when there were excessive heat warnings for 42 days, are taking proactive steps to combat extreme heat this summer by acting on recommendations from the crafted City of … Read more

In New Ads, The Biden/Harris Campaign Seeks to Broaden Their Coalition While the Lincoln Project Showcases MAGA Stupidity and Trump’s Obedience to Putin

March 29, 2024 by David Gordon

All hands are on deck and the drive to earn as many votes as possible is the primary purpose of the latest Biden/Harris Campaign that hopes to persuade Nikki Haley supporters to, temporarily at least, join the Democratic team to protect the nation’s Democracy against the MAGA Fascist Donald Trump. The ad, called “Save America. … Read more

LD 18 State Senator Priya Sundareshan Calls Out Republican Voter Suppression Measures at the State Legislature

April 4, 2024March 28, 2024 by David Gordon

Rising Arizona Democratic Star LD 18 State Senator Priya Sundareshan has distinguished herself in this legislative session (her first) by becoming a leading champion and voice promoting reproductive freedom, women’s health care, a guaranteed income for all Arizonans, and the protection of Democracy in the Grand Canyon State. Over the last two days, she, as … Read more